Spark 7in Linux-based tablet detailed

Software community KDE has released details about the first tablet tablet
based entirely on Linux and free software.

The 7in Spark tablet can be fully modded and is designed “for customization and project-specific
integration,” said KDE developer Aaron J. Seigo in a blog post.

Specifications include a 1 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, a Mali 400 graphics
processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of flash memory. It features a touch
capacitive 800 x 480 pixel screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, two
micro-USB ports, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Later versions of the tablet will also include 3G and GPS
functionality.

The device is aimed toward the hobbyist, the open source community,
and anyone who wants to fully customise their tablet. For those unfamiliar with Linux, or without the technical
knowledge to create applications, the device will feature a store where
customers can download a range of services.

The user interface is designed using Plasma Quick, a declarative markup
language allowing for organic user interface design based on Qt Quick,
which is the framework recommended for writing applications for the
device.

Pre-orders for the Spark will begin this week and and the device will ship in May priced
€200.

"Depending on order volume, we can
even ship Sparks to you with your customizations pre-installed and
offer pricing incentives," says Seigo.